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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.58, 363.96 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.58, 363.96 and 197.04 is: 295.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.58 : 363.96 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.58/363.96 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.58x = 363.96 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.58x = 71,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,714.68/242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.63

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